1797
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
View in Carnarvon: Landscape with Figures and Packhorses is a 1797 watercolor by Thomas Rowlandson, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a serene landscape with rolling hills and a winding stream. In the foreground, a group of people and packhorses are gathered near a large tree, while in the background, more figures can be seen walking along a path. The scene is rendered in soft, muted colors, with gentle brushstrokes that evoke a sense of tranquility. One interesting detail is the way the artist has used light and shadow to create depth and texture in the painting. The trees and hills are depicted in varying shades of green and brown, while the figures and horses are shown in softer, more muted tones. This painting is a great example of the Romanticism movement, and you can learn more about it by exploring the works of Thomas Rowlandson.
A watercolour drawing titled *View in Carnarvon: Landscape with Figures and Packhorses* by Thomas Rowlandson, dated 1797, depicts a landscape scene featuring people and packhorses. The work includes a pencil inscription with the title on the reverse side.
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Thomas Rowlandson (; 13 July 1757 – 21 April 1827) was an English artist and caricaturist of the Georgian Era, noted for his political satire and social observation.
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